Kanye West's hyped collaboration with APC dropped today, and as can be expected, Yeezus freaks flocked to the APC website—causing it to crash—and also waited outside New York City's APC stores. Being seasoned reporters and often-accused Kanye Stans, we went to see what all the fuss was about. We got our hands on most of the collection, examined the garments up close, and broke down just how much everything costs. Is it worth the hype—let alone the price? From where it's made, how it fits, and where you can still buy it, here's Everything You Need to Know About the Kanye West x APC Collaboration. RELATED: Kanye West's A.P.C. Collaboration Is Now Available OnlineRELATED: The 15 Stages of Kanye West's StyleRELATED: Yeezus Freaks: People Dressed Exactly Like Kanye WestXFull screen The GQ Guide To A.P.C. KANYEIf you're in tune with menswear at all, you probably know that Kanye West has big plans for the industry. He spent a large chunk of 2013 making the case for why he should be taken seriously as a designer, culminating with an Adidas deal that will have him designing his very own collection (rumored to be named Yeezi). 

But it was A.P.C.'s highly quotable founder Jean Touitou who first gave Kanye a chance to design a legitimate menswear collection. In January, the second A.P.C. Kanye capsule was unveiled, and it was a much more extensive and complete offering. For the first time, we were given a clear look at West's vision for men's fashion, and it was good. This Thursday, that collection of denim, pants, shirts, sweaters, coats, and even accessories is set to drop at A.P.C. retailers and online. Here's how to handle it like a pro.Kanye West recently dropped his latest and final collaboration with French fashion brand A.P.C., and unlike the initial Internet-breaking reaction to the first one, this release was decidedly more mellow. That isn't to say it wasn't well-received; people were still lining up outside A.P.C. stores in New York hours before they opened. But this time, A.P.C. was more prepared—allowing select retailers around the globe to carry the collection, and even ensuring there was ample stock on their own website, where select items are still available.

Like the first collection, the second iteration of A.P.C. Kanye also features a polarizing white T-shirt. Last season, West's $120 "Hip-Hop T-shirt" was lampooned by media funnymen like Stephen Colbert. At a modest $90, the austerely-named "Plain T-shirt" actually costs less than its predecessor. But what exactly are consumers paying for? There are definitely more expensive basics out there, like this $215 version from Maison Martin Margiela, to mid-range versions like this $64 tee from John Elliott + Co. We took the A.P.C. Kanye T-shirt and compared it to three other tees on the market, ranging from competitively-priced to a mere $6. Here's how it stacks up:Bracelet MiansaiStrap BraceletHook BraceletMac JacketJacket ClubJacket Pants484 FitFit 2Slim FitForwardShirt: Club Monaco Slim Fit 2 Pkt Chambray Shirt Sweater: Gant Rugger Schooner Crew Neck Sweater Jacket: Club Monaco Two Tone Mac Jacket Pants: J. Crew Broken-in Chino in 484 Fit Shoes: Sperry Top Spider Authentic Original 2 Eye Boat Shoe Watch: Timex for J. Crew Vintage Field Army Watch Strap: J. Crew Solid Watch Strap Bracelet

: Miansai Build Your Own Hook BraceletAt first sight, it could be the catwalk equivalent of the emperor's new clothes.And though the lithe models sashaying down the catwalk on the first day of New York Fashion Week were at least partially clad, Kanye West's debut collection for Adidas is not for the faint-hearted.die antwoord hoodie orange buyFrom nude body stockings to see-through skin-coloured crop tops, the outfits were entirely unforgiving - and strictly for the body confident. hoodie mit ohren herrenBut while public opinion is still out, the bizarre ensembles do at least have one famous fan in the shape of Kanye's wife, Kim Kardashian.patagonia nano puff hoody on sale Nearly nude: Models at the Kanye x Adidas show wore nude body-stockings with crop tops underneath whilst his Kim Kardashian also wore an outfit designed by her husbandbnb hoodies

It is yet to be seen whether every day fashion fans will be quick to snap up the designs The 34-year-old reality TV star liked the look so much, she even posted an Instagram photo of herself in one of the sheer ensembles, adding the legend: 'My look for the Yeezy show!!!!!! hmk hoodiesYeezy head to toe!!!!!'baphomet hoodiesCritics similarly seemed to enjoy Kanye's latest fashion offerings with Vogue saying: 'Kanye West's New collection with Adidas lives up to the hype.'  everlane hoodieThe very fact that he had the fashion bible's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, and top designer Alexander Wang sitting front row at the show was testimony to to Mr West's popularity.  In a review posted on the fashion magazine's website they seem notably impressed at the fact that Kanye had managed to persuade Adidas to drop their traditional three stripe logo from his designs, a feat never achieved by their previous collaborators.

They said: 'Hems were raw and frayed, tops billowy, bottoms either skintight to slide into newly unveiled suede stiletto boots or cinched and ready to be tucked into aforementioned Boosts. 'There were immaculate flak vests and officer sweaters that looked like they’ve actually taken shrapnel, and everything was said to be unisex. Concluding: 'On display, in rigid lines of expressionless youth, it was at the very least satisfyingly instigative for a line of sportswear.' Sportswear: Kanye said he wanted to design a range of 'solutions based' clothing Different shapes and sizes: Kanye has been praised for using models of different shapes, sizes and races Fashion royalty: Vogue editor Anna Wintour attended the show posing her with Kim and KanyeHowever much like anything Kanye does the show didn't come without controversy.  From guests complaining they had to wait an hour in the cold for the event to start, to his daughter North screaming the house down mid show.And of course Kanye, who is known for his impassioned and sometimes angry rants, couldn't resist making a dig at the fashion industry, even whilst he was trying to impress them. 

In an early review of the collection, Women's Wear Daily commented that Kanye seems to be, 'perpetually running defense, clearly still wounded by the criticism directed at his previous design endeavors.' Indeed it was reported that he played a track over the top of the show telling his audience: 'I want to create something better for you.'We have been limited. It's bigger than who I am even in my present living. It's about what when I was on earth what did I do to help?' He went on to say: 'I'm here to crack the pavement and make new ground.'There's a lack of creativity in every field…people are afraid to create. I want people to think awesome is possible.' But did he manage to crack that pavement? Well, yes and no. Kanye certainly hasn't faced the same level of criticism that he has for his previous forays into the fashion world. Praised: The show is the first time Kanye has received praise for his attempts at fashion design Casual: As well as the body suits some models wore relaxed sweatshirts and jumpers

Family affair: Kim's younger sister Kylie Jenner was featured in the show rocking a parred back lookRefinery 29  noted that Kanye's collection probably would sell well saying: 'It was a lineup of oversized jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, and leggings, interspersed with Vanessa Beecroft-esque nude-colored underwear. 'A camo parka that Kim Kardashian also wore was a highlight, and we thought the oversized backpack was a clever accessory that'll probably make it into a healthy stack of editorials.' He has also been praised for using a variety of models, notably men and women of different races, shapes and sizes.'Short, tall, sample size, not sample-size...while the diversity in the show wasn't quite a true-to-life cross-section of America (or even the subway car during your morning commute), it was a more interesting line-up of bodies than what we normally see during New York Fashion Week,' said Refinery.One notable face was his wife's younger sister Kylie Jenner, who appeared on the run way looking fresh-faced in comparison to her usual made up look.

Perfect parker: The collection featured baggy coats which sat over the body-stockings Walk that walk: Kylie Jenner looked as the models walked past in some of Kanye's more brightly coloured designs Kanye claims that he wanted the collection to be made up of 'solutions based clothing,' saying, 'I don't want the clothes to be the life, I want the clothes to help the life.' It is also thought that it will have a relatively low price point compared to other designer clothes meaning the pieces can be snapped up by his fans.  And the show certainly wasn't without support from a whole host of his famous friends. From Beyonce and Jay Z to P Diddy. Beyonce praised the collection saying: 'I thought it was beautiful. I loved how the ladies lined up.'She was referring to the army like line-up of models which Kanye has revealed was inspired by the 2011 London Riots which were going on when he started designing the collection.  believed helped the designs, they said: 'It was that suggestion of conflict that gave some spine to this collaboration with Adidas: a protective toughness, a body-conscious severity that made the clothes more than a simple accessory to the footwear that was the predictable focus of the whole event.'The footwear they reference is the Yeezy Boosts - which Kanye himself wore for the presentation.

Camo: This model wore a camo jacket and the Yeezy Boost trainers which Kanye himself wore for the show Kanye's army: The model's stood in an army-like formation wearing their outfits designed by the rapper Kanye wasn't alone in creating his show taking advice and inspiration from artist Vanessa Beecroft on staging.He told ID of working with her: 'Me and Vanessa and her husband Federico just kept bouncing ideas. 'She really pushed and drove it to be something that was her absolute communication against the idea of bags that you could buy at the adidas store.' ID further praised Kanye for his latest attempt at fashion. They said: 'He's certainly trying. Kanye's earnest commitment to fashion saw its fullest expression to date in this show, which blended artistic elements in an interesting way.' For lest we not forget Mr West's previous fashion work has never earnt him the acclaim he so desperately seems to desire. When he released a womens-wear collection in Paris it was widely slated.